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AMOUNT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Amount.

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Amount - as a noun

The relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion

Example: "An adequate amount of food for four people"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
magnitude
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sumtotal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Amount - as a verb

Be tantamount or equivalent to

Example: "Her action amounted to a rebellion"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add up in number or quantity

Example: "The bills amounted to $2,000"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add upcomenumbertotal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To measure up to in kind or quality

Example: "This idea will never amount to anything"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add upcome
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
becometurn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The amount of money in his bank account is quite substantial."
"She was surprised by the large amount of traffic on the highway."
"He borrowed a small amount of money from his friend."
"The amount of sugar required for this recipe is two cups."
"I couldn't believe the amount of food they served at the buffet."
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Word Game Points

Is AMOUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, amount is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMOUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is AMOUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, amount is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMOUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is AMOUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, amount is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMOUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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